End of term party & New Head of House

Everett House finished the term with a pig roast and rodeo bull themed party. Chris Kerrigan pictured below set the record on the bull at 53 seconds! I would like to thank all the boys and girls for making me feel so Welcome this year. I can't believe the year is over already. I wish everyone in Everett and their families a great Summer Holiday.
I look forward to working with the new leadership team announced at the party
Teddy Hewins Head of House
Cameron Dempster Deputy Head of House

I wish them well, I am sure they will do a great job next year.
best wishes
Grant Lawson

End of Term Assembly

The end of term assembly was a good one for Everett, 7 Bronze DofE awards, 6 Silver. An exam prize and Bronze maths challenge to Will Tse, an exam prize also went to Gus McCulloch. Full music colours to olly Fogden, half colours to David hawes and Fred mallin. Olly Berry was awarded Full Arts colours as was Jamie MacLeod (plus a special drama award); Cheskie Leach and James Wilson half drama colours. Teddy Hewins and Kit Bowerin were awarded half tennis colours and Ben Francis full cricket colours. The House also picked up Junior and Senior house Athletics standards and Junior House athletic championship cup. We came a close second in the Baldry trophy, just reward for all the boys and girls efforts on the sporting front this year.

House swimming gala

Everett took to the pool Tuesday afternoon to compete in the House swimming gala. As ever the Juniors gave their all and competed really well. Although lacking in numbers, the seniors also fought hard. The dark horse of the afternoon was Dani van der Lely who suprised many with his sheer speed in the relay events.

Y9 Adventure week

The year 9 had a welcome break from lessons this week. They took part in a walking and camping trip over two days, then spent a morning learning about the CCF, teamwork and leadership skills. The wettest day - mainly because of the awful weather was spent at Longridge activity center where they built rafts, paddled kayaks and did a bit of bell boating. All of them enjoyed the week, although their rooms are now full of wet and smelly games kit!

Work experience week.

This week our Y12 have had to experience a taste of the real world and get out of bed and do an honest day's work. Dr Snellgrove Head of Careers visited many in their work placements this week. He told staff that "I've just visited all of the Y12 listed below who are on their work experience week in Reading. All have been reported on favourably by their employers and all seem to be enjoying themselves. I think those that are involved in retail have realised just how hard the recession is hitting! " Pictured here are Will Pulford at Grosvenor Motor Company and Louis Tindall at Animal Clothing.

1st VIII Blazers

Head of College Jamie MacLeod modelling the new 1st VIII blazer. We wish him and the crew all the best for Henley Royal Regatta.

Athletic Championships

A fantastic afternoon of very competitive running, throwing and jumping. Everett did themselves proud, I was particularly pleased with the efforts of Y11 many of whom filled in for missing or injured Seniors. However the Juniors must be congratulated on winning their House competition with a clutch of medals and a new school record. All ran well but Anthony Miarli and Sam Coleman were the stars. Well done to David for organising the team.

National Schools Regatta

Well Done to all our Everett rowers who competed at the National Schools Regatta. Everett were represented in every crew, in what was one of the most successful for Shiplake for many years. Particular mention must go to our medal winners Michael Glover, Will Clarke, Will Tse and Dom Marsh.